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Oct 7, 2024 | 
ourcommunitynow.com | Elizabeth Hosang
Autumn in Michigan consists of a lot of traditions: Cider mills, apple picking and hayrides, among others. Why not add a road trip to your fall plans? This scenic route spans 50 miles with about an hour's worth of drive time. Depart Harbor Springs north on M-119. M-119 takes through Good Hart and Cross Village. Turn left on Lake Shore Drive to Lakeview Road at Sturgeon Bay and its sugar-sand beach and dunes. Information courtesy of the Petoskey Area Visitors Bureau.
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May 5, 2024 | 
9and10news.com | Elizabeth Hosang
Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will begin road repair projects this week including resurfacing M-48 in Chippewa County, rebuilding US-131 in southern Kent County, M-20 improvements in Mecosta County and resurfacing M-115 in Clare and Osceola counties. Based on economic modeling, these investments are expected to support over 1,000 jobs.
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Apr 28, 2024 | 
9and10news.com | Elizabeth Hosang
The owners of the waterfront restaurant the Dockside Inn in Cadillac announced the venue is permanently closed. This year for the first time, the restaurant operated on a seasonal basis, claiming a lack of snow slowed down business from tourists. “There’s a lot of rumors, that we’re not going to open back up, that’s not the case.
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Apr 23, 2024 | 
9and10news.com | Elizabeth Hosang
May is the month to find morel mushrooms in Michigan. But you can still find them from late April until mid-June, depending on the location and species. These famous mushrooms are not just found in Northern Michigan, some of the best picking is actually further south. For the novel mushroom hunter, morels are among the easiest to find and identify of the thousands of wild mushrooms found in Michigan. Similar to all wild mushrooms, morels need certain conditions of temperature and moisture to grow.
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Apr 22, 2024 | 
9and10news.com | Elizabeth Hosang
Spring is defined by warmer temperatures, fresh foliage, and the overall rebound of nature. Many of the changes we see in the environment are thanks to the important pollinators, like honey bees. Jim Anglewicz has been a bee keeper in Alanson for over 20 years. Spring is an important time for honey bees. “There’s different varieties of bees, so depending on the variety of bee some may start building their population in February. My bees start doing that in April,” Anglewicz explains.
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Apr 18, 2024 | 
9and10news.com | Elizabeth Hosang
I should probably start with a disclaimer — I am a Swiftie through and through. My first Taylor Swift concert was in 2007 when she opened for Brad Paisley at Ford Field. I’ve attended most of the tours, bought the albums, sang the songs and cried to some of them. Like many fans, I feel like Taylor Swift and I have grown up together. Each album seems to freeze the timeframe of life and emotions I was experiencing.
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Apr 17, 2024 | 
9and10news.com | Elizabeth Hosang
The ferry that many rely on for transportation to and from Beaver Island to the mainland is having a choppy start to the season. Currently, the boat is out of commission after the most recent test run revealed issues with the chockfast. Earlier this month, President of the Beaver Island Boat Company, Tim McQueer announced the ferry was stationed at a drydock in Escanaba to have both engines and transmissions rebuilt. While the engines were rebuilt, they were disconnect from the shafts.
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Apr 15, 2024 | 
9and10news.com | Elizabeth Hosang
Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) wants Michigan residents to share their input on transportation goals for the next 20 years. Randomly selected households will receive an invitation to participate in the survey via U.S. Mail. They will have the opportunity to provide details in a survey regarding how they travel. Survey results will help transportation planners better understand how, when, where, and why people travel in and around the state of Michigan.
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Apr 14, 2024 | 
9and10news.com | Elizabeth Hosang
If you’re unsure what to do with outdated electronics, the Midland County Habitat for Humanity is offering a solution for Earth Day. The mid-Michigan restore is partnering with the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) to host an E-Recycling Event free to the community. Recycle old electronics from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 20, at the ReStore located at 1703 S Saginaw Rd, Midland, MI 48640.
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Apr 10, 2024 | 
9and10news.com | Elizabeth Hosang
The average American will pay $524,625 in taxes throughout their lifetime — if you live in Michigan, that number is a bit lower sitting at $487,842. That figure is nearly a third (34.7%) of all estimated lifetime earnings ($1,494,986) spent on taxes. Tax on earnings is where most tax will come from, with the average American paying $270,414 in a lifetime just on their wages. In Michigan, the average person will pay about $253,000.
